HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6857 07/21/2026 Implementing A Temporary Moratorium On The Acceptance And Approval Of Certain Business Licenses (Massage Establishments) In The Village Of Mount PrrospectORDINANCE NO. 6857
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN BUSINESS LICENSES (MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS) IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect, a home rule municipal corporation,
may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and
affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has adopted regulations requiring the
licensing of all businesses within the Village's boundaries, and Chapter 11 Article VII of
the Village Code of Mount Prospect governs the regulation of massage establishments;
and
WHEREAS, massage establishments in the Village of Mount Prospect have
recently been subject to enforcement action for illegal/criminal activity and for the use of
commercial space for residential purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village have determined that
a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and/or approval of newly issued
business licenses for massage establishments is in the best interest of the Village and its
residents and property owners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: That the recitals set forth hereinabove are incorporated as
findings of fact by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby impose a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, approval, and
issuance of business licenses for massage establishments for a period of six (6) months
from the passage of this Ordinance. The moratorium will apply only to new applications;
issuance of business licenses to existing businesses will not be affected, and the
moratorium will only apply to applications completed and filed after the passage of this
Ordinance, excluding any businesses with complete applications prior to the effective
date.
SECTION THREE: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Dante, DiPrima, Gens, Grossi, Matuszak, Saccotelli
NAYS: None
ABSENT. None
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21 st day of July 2026.
Paul Wm. Hoefe
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agora es
Village Clerk